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The college football season is just getting started and the November elections will soon be here. We here at Alabama Daily News want you to be ready for both. Here’s a rundown of who’s who: SEC WEST Alabama – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby – the unquestioned leader of the conference. Has a proven track record...

Good morning! Here’s your Daily News for Thursday, August 30. 1. Economy is on the rise. The American economy is still going gangbusters. Now even more than people thought. It grew at 4.2 percent rate in the 2nd quarter (April-June), which is the best single quarter in four years. It is...

By WILL WHATLEY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The former head of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ABME) has filed suit against his former employer along with the Medical Association of Alabama (MASA) for $10 million in damages. Norris Green, who served as executive director of the Board of Medical Examiners from January...

According to recently collected data, truck drivers and registered nurses are two of the most sought-after employees. Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s (ADOL) Labor Market Information Division shows that the most wanted online ads for jobs are for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, registered nurses and retail salespersons, with 7,355...

By WILL WHATLEY, Alabama Daily News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing areas in Mobile Bay. The closed shellfish growing waters affect oyster beds located in Area II and Area VII of Mobile Bay, which includes Portersville Bay and Grand Bay. The order by ADPH State Health Officer Dr. Scott...

MONTGOMERY — A website that connects customers with local professionals announced results from its annual small business survey which gave Alabama an A-. The website Thumbtack released findings from its “2018 Small Business Friendliness Survey” which ranked Alabama 12th in terms of business friendliness in all 50 states. That’s 10 spots better than last year,...

By WILL WHATLEY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Kelly Butler will serve as Acting Finance Director, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. He replaces Clinton Carter, who is departing the top cabinet post for a senior position in the University of North Carolina System, Alabama Daily News reported in July. Butler currently serves as Assistant Finance Director, overseeing...

By WILL WHATLEY, Alabama Daily News President Donald Trump on Monday signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, which authorizes $716 billion for national defense. “It is vital that we continue to prioritize our national security by ensuring that our military is highly trained and well-equipped to best...

By WILL WHATLEY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor announced last Friday that the state’s June unemployment rate bumped up to 4.1% from May’s rate of 3.9%. The bump is common during the summer months as both high school and college graduates look to enter the job market, along with...